The Rivereens

<p>The Rivereens are Henry White, harmonica and vocals; Tracy Grisman, bass and vocals; and Steve Della Maggiora, guitar, accordion and vocals. </p><p>Henry and Tracy formed the Rivereens in the summer of 2008 to play artists' receptions at the Riverfront Art Gallery, where they were both members. They were joined later by Steve Della Maggiora on guitar, vocals and sometimes accordion. </p><p>The group combines its wide range of musical tastes in a very satisfying if eclectic repertoire. Playing tunes from Thelonius Monk to Irving Berlin, Robert Johnson to Django Reinhardt, Bill Monroe to Jimmy Rogers, they'll keep your foot tappin'! With Henry's down and dirty harp and raw vocals, Tracy's steady rip and grip on the upright, and especially Steve's blindingly colorful shirt and guitar playing, the Rivereens make music that people enjoy.</p><p>These three musicians are coincidentally artists, painters in fact (they're also known in some circles as the Syncopainters). Besides his studio painting and caricature drawing, Steve is an accomplished muralist. He's the creator of the renowned Petaluma history mural at the corner of Petaluma Boulevard and East Washington Street. Henry White paints beautiful landscapes, enigmatic still lifes and any other subject that strikes his fancy. Tracy Grisman specializes in painting portraits. She pays homage to the heroes of old timey jazz, country and blues, but she also paints lively renderings of her contemporaries, many of whom are also musicians.</p><p>The Rivereens will be performing at the Lagunitas Taproom and Beer Garden on Wednesday April 20, from 4:20 to 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, May 28, the Lagunitas Beer Garden will host a performance of the Rivereens with an exhibition of their art, music from 3 to 6 p.m.</p><p>You can see paintings by the three artist/musicians on their websites:</p><p>Henry: www.henrywhiteart.com</p><p>Tracy: www.oldtimeyart.com</p><p>Steve: www.svn.net/artguy</p>